Caterina Tognon is a contemporary art gallery in Venice focused on artists who work with glass. Its exhibitions have included colorful pieces by American artist Toots Zynsky, whose glass works reward a close look. The gallery is at Palazzo Treves in Piazza Corte Barozzi, near Piazza San Marco, so it can fit into a day around the area. Go for contemporary glass art and take time to ask the gallery team about the works on display.
A gallery focused on glass
Caterina Tognon presents contemporary visual artists who use glass as their medium. The gallery’s exhibitions change, so the artists and works on view depend on the current show. Its program has included American glass artist Toots Zynsky, known here for vivid, intricate pieces.
From Bergamo to Palazzo Treves
The gallery began in Bergamo under the name D’Arte & Divetro. In 1998, Caterina Tognon opened a second gallery in Campo San Maurizio in Venice. The gallery and its team moved to the main floor of the seventeenth-century Palazzo da Ponte in 2004. In 2015, it moved to Palazzo Treves, in Piazza Corte Barozzi near Piazza San Marco.
FAQ
Where is Caterina Tognon Gallery?
It is at Palazzo Treves in Piazza Corte Barozzi, near Piazza San Marco in Venice.
What kind of art is shown at the gallery?
The gallery presents contemporary visual artists who work with glass. Exhibitions have included works by American artist Toots Zynsky.
When is a good time to visit?
Weekdays are suggested for a quieter visit and more opportunity to speak with the gallery team.
